"FC Barcelona are pretty much guaranteed to enter the market for a new centre-forward in the summer of 2026. After all, Robert Lewandowski's contract expires at the end of the season, and there appear to be no plans for a renewal at the moment. Julian Alvarez is seen as the dream target by the Catalans, but a transfer appears impossible, given the club's finances as well as Atletico Madrid's stance on their star forward's future."
"However, things have gone quiet of late on the Barcelona-Asllani front, with other clubs showing a strong interest in the Kosovan forward. Barcelona still keen on Asllani, who has a release clause. Now, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, Barcelona still retain an interest in Asllani, while both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have the striker on their shortlist for the summer."
"The report further states that the 23-year-old's contract at TSG Hoffenheim has a release clause which is worth €25-29 million, with the exact value dependent on the buying club, country, and competition. It is also claimed that the Premier League is not an option for Asllani at this point, meaning it could end up being a three-way battle between Barcelona, Bayern, and Borussia Dortmund."
Barcelona must replace Robert Lewandowski when his contract ends in 2026 and currently lack plans to renew. Financial limits and Atlético Madrid's stance make Julian Alvarez an unlikely arrival, prompting a search for younger, cost-effective forwards such as Fisnik Asllani. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also have interest, and the Premier League is reportedly not an option for Asllani. The 23-year-old is contracted to Hoffenheim until 2029 and has a €25–29 million release clause depending on buyer, country, and competition. He has six goals and three assists in 14 appearances this season and three goals in 12 matches for Kosovo, making him affordable but relatively unproven at elite level.
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